Are you planning to start working for yourself? Learn all the tricks of the trade and get off to a flying start.

Come to the Starterscafé, grab a drink and get to know current and former students who, like you, want to make a better living from their creativity. And every Monday you’ll learn all the ins and outs of doing business from an inspiring teacher. Check out the website and register now!

What you’ll get from this session
What’s the best way of receiving payment for your work? Do you want to be an employee or a freelancer, or would you rather have a payroll company take care of everything? This evening you’ll find out all the pros and cons of each option, and by the end you’ll have a clear idea of what’s best for your situation. You’ll also receive a clear step-by-step plan on the best approach for you.

About Rutger Gernandt
Rutger Gernandt is managing director at Theatregroup De Warme Winkel. Before he worked in the same position at Ulrike Quade Company. He is also a supervisory board member for a number of foundations, including The Performing Arts Social Fund. He studied drums at the conservatoire and thereafter public administration. With this joined background he hopes to contribute to uniting both sides of the art world a little bit more. 

About Ezra Bredius 
Ezra Bredius works in the performing arts industry. She works as assistant business director at theater group De Warme Winkel and as business manager at theater company 't Barre Land. In addition, she guides young theatre makers in their artistic and business development.

Evening session schedule

18:30-19:00      A warm welcome
Meet fellow students and grow your network.

19:00-21:30      Tips & tricks
The teacher will tell you everything you need to know when starting up, opening the doors to a new world. We provide the pen and paper, so you can note down all the tips and tricks.

Get to work
Roll up your sleeves, because we’re going put what you’ve learned into practice right away. Sometimes the teacher will ask you to work with a specific case study, but usually you’ll be applying it to your own situation.

21:30-22:00      Chill and chat
The bar is open! You’re welcome to stay and connect with fellow students or put questions to your teacher.

Who it’s for     
The Starterscafé is aimed at current and former AHK students.

Price

• Free for current students and recent graduates (from 2019 onwards).
• € 12.50 for AHK alumni who graduated before 2019.
• € 15.00 for non-AHK participants.

Order your ticket now!

Any questions? Put them in a mail to ondernemen@ahk.nl